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The founder of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Maria De Mattias, is who the Fine arts center is named after. Maria self-taught herself to write and gave teachings to adults and children around, even men would come to her secret preaching of god, most of the people that attended these were poor and could not afford an education. Others throughout the history of Newman University did similar things to have buildings named after them at Newman, such as Monsignor Leon A. McNeill who will be the focus of Missions talks for 2013-2014. He was also the first president as Newman as a College. While other presidents did things like Syliva Gorges that expanded Newman as a college, Syliva Gorges initiated the intercollegiate athletic programs in 1967. The history of Newman University is brought out by its rich history and remembers its past by naming its buildings after them.

In recent history Newman University plans on building a new science building. It will be located near the existing one. This building will take five years and cost about 20-23 million dollars. This is part of a multi-phased plan to expand Newman over a course of 10-20 years based on a study done back in 1993. This plan to expand isn't limited to Newman other colleges such a Bethel College in Newton are going to do the same thing.